Page 1
49.2cc 2-cycle 2.0HP 10 Inch Tines CULTIVATOR MODEL NO. 536.292521 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. F-001300M...
ON CRAFTSMAN CULTIVATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Cultivator is maintained, lubri- cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator WARNING: It means'. "Attention! Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Become Alert. Your Safety |s Involved. • Never store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the ARNING: To prevent acciden- tank inside a building where fumes may tal starting when setting-up, reach an open flame.
Page 4
IMPORTANT • Take all possible precautions when leaving and keep the wire away from the plug to the cultivator unattended. Stop the engine, prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly in- Do not overload the cultivator capacity by spect the cultivator for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast Fuel Half Choke...
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) f - 5.2 oz. 2-cycle 1 - 5.2 oz. 2-cycle Oil glasses or eye shields while as- WARNING: Always wear safety sembling the cultivator. Figure 1 shows the cultivator completely as- sembled.
Page 7
ASSEMBLY _." CHECKLIST For the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist before you operate the cultivator: v" All assembly instructions have been completed. v" Check carton. Make sure no loose parts remain in the carton. v"...
OPERATION KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the cultivator. To familiarize yourself with the Iocation of the controls, compare the illustrations with our cultivator'. Save this manual for future reference. Recoil Starter Handle ON / OFF Switch Throttle Control...
Page 9
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE CULTIVATOR How To Stop The Cultivator Release the throttle control to stop the tines. Depth Stake Move the ON/OFF switch, on the engine, to the OFF position. Clevis Pin How To Set The Depth Use the depth stake to control the tilling depth and the forward speed.
Page 10
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT: Do not use outboard mo- How To Prepare Engine tor oil or multi-viscosity oils,such as WARNING: Always use a safety 10W-30 or 10W-40. fuel container. Do not smoke _when adding the fuel mixture to install the fuel cap onto the gasoline con- the engine.
Page 11
OPERATION HOW TO START THE ENGINE Before you start the engine, make sure that Pull the starter handle with rapid, full arm you have read and understand all the in- strokes until the engine starts. structions on the preceding pages. When the engine starts, move the choke Iever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Page 12
OPERATION CULTIVATING TIPS Tilling is digging in, turning over and If the cultivator stops forward motion and breaking up packed soil before planting. tries to dig deeper than necessary, move the handles from side to side to start for- Loose unpacked soil helps root growth. ward motion.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS After Fill in dates as you Before First Every Every Before complete regular Each Before Each SERVICE service. Hours Hours Hours Storage Season DATES Tighten AI] Screws and Nuts ..Lubricate Tine Shaft Check Spark Plug Clean and Oil Air Cleaner Filter •...
Page 14
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Every 25 hours and/or at the beginning of if it is damaged (see the Repair Parts each season, make sure the gear box is section in this manual). filled with lubricant (see Figure 6). Tubes of Clean and lubricate the tine shaft with a gear lubricant are available from most auto- few drops of oil.
Page 15
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG Before installing the spark plug, coat the threads lightly with oil for easy re- moval. Tighten the spark ptug to a torque Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Re- of 15 foot-pounds. place the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE TINES Tine Installation References to the right or left side of the cul- tivator are from the viewpoint of the opera- Clean and lubricate the tine shaft with a tor's position behind the unit. few drops of oil.
Page 17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR A dirty air cleaner will cause the engine to Turn the mixture adjusting screw clock- run improperly or to smoke excessively. Be- wise until it is halfway between the first fore adjusting the carburetor, make sure the _osition and the second position.
Page 18
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE Cover the cultivator with a suitable pro- tective cover that does not retain mois- tivator indoors with fuel in the ARNING: Never store the cul- fuel tank. Never store in an en- ture. Do not use plastic. closed, poorly ventilated area where IMPORTANT: Never cover the cultivator fumes could reach an open flame, a...
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Stale fuel mixture Drain fuel tank. FilI with fi'esh Engine difficult to start fuel mixture. Too much oil in fuel mixture Check fuel mixture chart and mix fresh fuel. Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank.
Page 25
CRAFTSMAN 143.002072 REPAIR PARTS 7250 101\ 110 f _210 _/178 F-OO1300M...
Page 26
CRAFTSMAN 143.002072 REPAIR PARTS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RPM High 5000 to 5400 650849 Flywheel Nut RPM Low 1700 to 3000 611056 Solid State Ignition (Incl. 101) 250303 Cylinder(Incl. 119, 184, 610118 Spark Plug Cover 187 & 187A) 650888 Screw, T-30...
Page 27
CRAFTSMAN 143.002072 REPAIR PARTS 450253 Air Cleaner Cover 410280 Fuei Cap 650867 Screw, 10-24 x 1/2" 570659 Blower Housing Plug 350435 Blower Housing Base 610650B Toggle Switch 370C 550239 Choke Decal 650850 Screw, 8-32 x 1-9/16" 650939 Stud 370D 35977...
Page 28
CRAFTSMAN 143.002072 REPAIR PARTS _-'_. F-OO1300M...
Page 29
CRAFTSMAN 143.002072 REPAIR PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 640231 Carburetor" (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 640232 Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y. 640233 Throttle Return Spring 640234 Dust Seal Retainer 640236 Spacer 640237 Dust Seal Washer 640238 Dust Seal 640239 Throttle Shutter 640235 Screw, Throttle Shutter &...
Page 30
CRAFTSMAN 143.002072 REPAIR PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 590690 Rewind Starter & Housing Ass'y. 650987 Retainer Screw, 10-24 x 1-3/8" 650985 Pawl Screw, 12-24 x 11/64" 650147 Washer 590691 Pawl Spring 590692 Pawl 590693 Pulley 590562 Rewind Spring 590639 Starter Rope (#4 rope, 71" long)
For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7am-7pm, 7days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Para pedir servicio...